Tuesday, July 1, 2008

I will post my haul soon, I want to explain each one, but below here are the pics from the show. Some of you have asked about the Auraline Blush Palette, I got them at the IMATS show for $20 even, and they are just as pigmented as MAC, no weird smell or anything like that. I love it! I might wanna distribute for Nixie Cosmetics.

Vegas weekend was awesome! Anne (Yummiebitez) and I had the best time bonding from the moment we got into the car on the way to Vegas, to the time we went back home! It was SCORCHING HOT! I don't know how you can live there Jheng!

Friday: We arrived at our hotel, the Orleans; and just walked around, the BF played poker and made new poker friends, LOL. I didn't get to play my Wheel of Fortune game because I was so tired and just wanted to eat and sleep...got tired, so we went to bed around 3am while the BF played till 7am!

Saturday: Woke up hella early! We woke up around 6:00am to start our adventure. We were both so excited! We were going to attend some of the classes but because there was just SO MUCH floor to cover since there were so many exhibitors, we didn't go to any of them. We arrived at the Las Vegas convention center before the show started and picked up our badges. We first hit up the Crown Brushes booth before it got too crowded and Anne and I went crazy and bought so many more brushes, a brush apron, and the Coastal Scents Palette they had it at the show for $17-20, NO tax, and saved on shipping! (Stephy- I know you asked about me buying some things at the show to sell, but you can order these brushes online. I don't really want to buy anything to sell because there is no guarantee with some people sometimes if they buy it or not and I want to avoid being stuck with something...also I may just sell some of my items here rather than waiting for the new site because the cart is messed up on the new site.)

Anne and I went around and around, making sure we covered the entire tradeshow floor. There were mainly a lot of spa, airbrush tan, and massage booths which was cool to see. I have a new cosmetics company I love, they were selling blushes at the show for $4! It's Lady Burd Cosmetics, they also carry the Indelible Gel Eyeliners, the Indelible Cream Eyeshadows, and so much more!

We were amazed by Ojon's hair serum (they used me and Anne as demos), it made our hair so soft, I ended up getting the kit that had the shampoo and conditioner, revitalizing mist, styler, and hair oil, ALL for only $25! It retails at Sephora for $50! It was definitely a steal!

Nixie and NYX both had booths there, the NYX booth had most of their items out and they were ALL 50% off!

We hauled so much that we had to go back to the car just to drop off our goodies! We then walked in the hot heat back to the convention center to cover the other show, which was the IBS Beauty Show (formerly the Hair and Nail show) and walked around watching people focus on hair, CHI, Keratin Complex, Brazilian Blowout, Hot Tools, etc were some of the companies there, for nails OPI had a big booth, and there were many others. They were doing hair extensions, cuts, styling at the show as well as people's nails! It was neat!

We pretty much stayed the entire day and when we left, we were so happy to get back to our room to play with our new toys! It was nice to rest for a bit in the COLD hotel room since we were so tired from the show...we then had dinner at Sonics since Anne has never eaten there before.

So how did this show compare to IMATS? IMATS was mainly a makeup show. Period. With the IECSC and IBS shows, it encompassed the spa and salon industry a bit more, but was surprised that there were many, many brush and mineral companies who exhibited. IMATS was not as successful in Pasadena, as it probably is in bigger cities such as New York, just based on demographics. For the trade shows at work, our biggest show is in New York since there are more attendees that show up at the shows, rather than a show in San Jose. I think all the shows are somewhat of the same, but have a different flare to them as well. I really liked this show in Las Vegas because it was a little bit of everything and I was able to buy more stuff! :)

Sunday: Packed to go home, checked out, had a lunch buffet with Anne, the BF, Erica and Paul (her BF, as they were also in Vegas). Started to drive home, got stuck in traffic, finally made it to the state line, got gas and drinks, drove into Cali near the state line and we were hit by a guy behind us. It was super hot, and not my idea of a good time, LOL.

Here are some pics!

We finally arrived in VEGAS!

My favorite booth, Crown Brushes!

Anne enjoying a taste of heaven! :)

"I can't get everything! I have to take out some..." LOL

Jane Iredale Booth:

I love this company! They have some cool stuff!

Me swatching...

Need a traincase?

How about a pink toolbox?

Young Blood Cosmetics

More airbrush makeup!

Anne enjoying the mini-facial!

Salon stuff...

ColorOn Professional also exhibited...Guys in pink shirts??! Hehe, Eyecandy Eyebrows makes customized eyebrow stencils! Just shape your eyebrows, imprint them with the paper they provide, send it in, and they send you back your own personal, customized eyebrow stencil so you get the PERFECT set of brows EVERYTIME! Thanks to the guys for the demonstration!

awww you guys looked so happy and I enjoyed reading "the happenings" :) I am loving all the brushes! I won't be able to stop myself from buying if I'm there! and the NYX!!! on sale???? 50% aaaccfckkkkkk!!!! Aaawww...poor anne was so tired but still so cute! thanks for sharing the photos!!! Sorry about the car :(

Wow!!! Thanks for all the pictures I felt that I was browsing each booth.(lol) I love the pink tool boxes. What is the name of the company so I can order one? All those brushes and palettes for only $10.00. Do they ever have a makeup show in Orlando, FL? If so, I sure love to go.

omg, everything looks heavenly there... looked like a shopping heaven! I know they had that convention in London, but i missed it long time ago in Jan! LOL! Anyway glad you had a fantastic time and hope your bumper is sorted soon!

that NYX stand looks SOOO JUICY MAN!!!!!!!!! that's like a heaven-sent makeup convention!!!! i sooooo wish i could have taken a trip there to go buy that stuff--it would have been pure BLISS!!!!

and the brushes....*faints* so many!!! aaaaaaa

okay i am just practically overwhelmed at the goodies yall had the opportunity to buy. Over in Texas, it is SO boring--they NEVER have anything goin on!!! i dun get what's with that since our city is so big...makes me so sad they never do stuff like this... :(

is this convention only held in Las Vegas right? too bad they don't have like a "makeup tour" like a concert/music band tour...:(

damn i am so jealous :(i wish i couldve went! Vegas is only 5-6 hrs away from me...well im glad you guys had fun.I had a question tho, are u selling anything you bought from the convention or did u jst grab enough for yourself?

i'm so sorry to hear about the accident but i'm so glad you're okay! also, you guys look soooo cute and omgosh you look like you had so much fun! i still have yet to visit vegas any time soon but i'm DYING for it haha

the pictures look amazing and it really makes me want to check out a convention myself :)

and re: your comment about big eyes omg what are your talking about YOUR EYES ARE HUUUUUGE!!! those girls try to make their eyes LOOK LIKE YOURS!!!!

Hi Sheryl! Like I wrote on my post, I didn't buy anything to sell because I don't want to be stuck with it in case that person flakes out and decides they don't wanna buy it. For the most part, you can buy these items online therefore there's no need for the middle man (me).

Also there are several different conventions throughout the year ONLY for people in this trade or industry, you can google around and see what events are this year, as there are usually the same show, once every year.

awww, i wish i could have been there, but i was at a drag queen dinner show! haha. looks like you all had fun. sorry about your accident. at least no one was hurt. we actually left at around 6pm and got home the same time you all did!

Wow, your trip seems to have been soo amazing. So jealous (: teehee. I reaally want to go next year.. maybe even the San Jose one in a bit? It seems like there are a lot of car accidents on the way back from Vegas, it's already caused huge delays for several friends already.

But Omigod. The OPI. I'd buy like 50 different polishes, lol. It's one of my obsessions "/

that was a pretty cool event! i wish i can go to a place with such overflowing makeup at discounted prices!!! i think the customized eyebrow stencils are neat! sad to hear about the accident, good thing no one got hurt. i always love your photos, so crisp. ;)

Contact Me

I apologize in advance if there is a delay in response as we often get swamped with emails and of course I have a real job and life in general.

***Please DO NOT take pictures from this site without permission. Please be considerate and shoot me an email if you wish to use my pictures, and no hot linking. This website is copyrighted.***

Disclaimer:

I am just a makeup-loving junkie who enjoys writing about beauty products and random stuff about my life and experiences. I am not by any means a "guru" or a makeup artist. I just love writing in general. All my product reviews and opinions expressed here on my blog, are that of my own and are based on MY own personal experience with that product, including those sent to me courtesy of a company that sends me one to review.

Any personal information will NOT be given out and is merely used to enter contests on my site.Everyone is different and like with ANY product PLEASE use the products mentioned in this blog at your discretion and with caution.